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Activities in San Francisco

Free Walking Tour of San Francisco

  • 3,314 reviews | 33,905 travellers
    Good but we didn't see much, I think we wasted too much time telling history, which is very good and I like to learn and know, but there are things that can be summarized, the guide was a charm
    8 Silvia

Discover the best of San Francisco's history, culture and architecture on this guided walking tour of the Californian city.

Discover the best of San Francisco's history, culture and architecture on this guided walking tour of the Californian city.

San Francisco Free Walking Tour

At the scheduled time, we'll meet on Post Street to start our tour at San Francisco's most important public plazaUnion Square. Located in the heart of the city center, the square is a popular meeting place for locals and tourists alike and has played host to concerts, protests and other public events throughout its history.

Stroll through the streets surrounding Union Square in the direction of Maiden Lane, one of San Francisco's best-known shopping streets. The high-end boutiques and art galleries that line the pedestrianized mall make it a popular spot for retail therapy in the city.

Continuing on your free walking tour, you'll soon reach Dragon Gate, the emblematic archway marking the beginning of San Francisco's Chinatown. The colorful façades of the temples, stores and restaurants with their Chinese lanterns and Mandarin and Cantonese signs give the impression that you've entered an Asian city - without leaving the USA! Did you know that San Francisco Chinatown is the second-largest Chinese enclave in the United States? You'll have the opportunity to visit a local fortune cookie shop to learn more about the culture here.

As we finish up the tour we'll leave Chinatown behind and head into the Financial District. We'll discover the contrast of buildings like the marble-clad former Pacific Stock Exchange with contemporary skyscrapers such as the Transamerica Pyramid, a futuristic building that's one of the most characteristic structures in San Francisco.

Weekends and Public Holidays

Please note that on weekends and public holidays, the free walking tour of San Francisco will finish at the pier.

Groups

It is not possible to book this tour for groups larger than 6 people. If you're a bigger group, please reserve a Private Tour of San Francisco instead.

Other San Francisco Free Tours

If you feel like exploring other areas of the city in depth, we recommend checking out The Castro & Mission District Free Tour or the Chinatown & Little Italy Free Night Tour

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Duration

2h 30m.

Language The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English speaking guide.

Not included

Tips

When to book?

You can book up until 30 minutes before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

  • Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
  • Reduce, reuse, recycle.
  • Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
  • Uphold fair employment standards.
  • Foster the growth of local communities.
  • Preserve the integrity of local culture.
  • Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
  • Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
  • Operate with honesty and transparency.
  • Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

  • Printed material is avoided.
  • No single-use plastics are used.
  • The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
  • The activity helps to promote peace.
  • No printing of documentation required.
  • Promotes local employment.
  • Has a gender equality policy.
  • Has a carbon footprint offset policy.

Provider

Free Sf Tour Show more

  • Free Sf Tour

    Corporate name: Filip Lazarevski DBA Free SF Tour

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Pets

Permitted.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

    A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.

  • Q - How to book?

    A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

  • Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?

    A - This activity requires a minimum of 5 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.

If you have any other questions please contact us.

Meeting point

389 Post Street

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